Mainline Fishing Charters

Book your next trip with MAINLINE FISHING CHARTERS L.L.C, the trip offer’s nearshore and offshore fishing trips tailored to your liking on the beautiful waters of Destin. The captain welcomes guest of all ages, including children to embark your memories and enjoyable experience. His knowledge and entertaining personality will surely make your trip fun and eventful.

Hop on board a 27ft sea hunt center console boat featuring twin 200 Yamaha engines equipped with state of the art navigation technology.
Minn kota spot lock trolling motor, Garmin GPS with fish finder, Bluetooth radio, 3 live wells, fish box for the catch of the day.  Also equipped with a toilet.

Depending on season, you might hook into Amberjack, Cobia, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), King Mackerel (Kingfish), Redfish, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, Sailfish, Skipjack Tuna, Jack Crevalle, and plenty more.

Capt Jason offers hands on catching live bait using the finest up to date light and medium tackle. Types of fishing will include trolling, spinning, jigging, and bottom fishing

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing. Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. All you need to bring is food, drinks. You can’t go wrong when you bring sunglasses, a hat, sunblock and bottle water. Come enjoy a fun getaway with Mainline Fishing Charters and have good time on the water.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $800
    Bring the kids and the family! This is a great morning trip for someone looking to catch fish short on time or maybe your first experience in the Gulf. This is in waters between 1–9 miles from offshore fishing for species like Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, and Redfish. Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and license are included.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $800
    Bring the kids and the family! This is a great evening trip for someone looking to catch fish short on time or maybe your first experience in the Gulf. This is in waters between 1–9 miles from offshore fishing for species like Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Red snapper, and Redfish. Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and license are included.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip –Offshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $950
    This is an ideal morning trip for those anglers who want a bit of everything by going out beyond the jetties to the offshore reefs and multiple wrecks in the Gulf and trying your hand at bottom fishing and trolling. Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and license are included.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip –Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $950
    This is an ideal evening trip for those anglers who want a bit of everything by going out beyond the jetties to the offshore reefs and wrecks in the Gulf and trying your hand at bottom fishing and trolling. Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and license are included.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,200
    This is the trip if you want to experience some of our phenomenal Snapper fishing (when in season)! 6 hours will give us a little more time to bottom fish some of the multiple wrecks in the Gulf that are a little farther out than normal. The trip includes rods, reels, bait, tackle, and license are included.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $1,200
    This is the trip if you want to experience some of our phenomenal Snapper fishing (when in season)! 6 hours will give us a little more time to bottom fish some of the multiple wrecks in the Gulf that are a little farther out than normal. rods, reels, bait, tackle, and license are included.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – offshore full day
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,900
    For anglers that really want to spend some time on the water but be back in time for dinner, this is the trip for you. We will have plenty of time to get out there and target the species of fish that are in season along with fishing multiple wrecks in the Gulf that are a little farther out than normal. The trip will include trolling and jigging. rods, reels, bait, tackle, and license are included.
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FAQs about Mainline Fishing Charters

Mainline Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 5 Hour Trip –Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 5 Hour Trip –Offshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - 10 Hour Trip – offshore full day (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Mainline Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin / Airmar Transducer
  • Live Bait Well 3 live wells onboard
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Spot lock features
  • Radar Garmin 24" HD

Trips booked with Mainline Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Mainline Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Mainline Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Shimano Talica 25)
  • Heavy Tackle (Penn reels)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Mainline Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Jason Hathaway
Destin, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2023
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Hi, I am Captain Jason, and I have many years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. It all started at a young age for me, fishing was one of my favorite things to do with my grandfather. I am grateful to be able to do something I love and am passionate about. My favorite part of the day is the customer's excitement when they land that fish, I still to this day understand that feeling an excitement along with the rush. I have worked hard to secure a firm foundation as a charter boat captain to ensure that you have a safe and productive trip.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Sportfishing) originally built in 2021. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Shimano Talica 25
Heavy Tackle
Penn reels
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin / Airmar Transducer
Live Bait Well
3 live wells onboard
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Spot lock features

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
Great fishing day!
Great fishing day!
Great fishing day!
+6
Angler rating
19
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Brent J.
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) on July 21, 2023
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David Y.
Whiteland, IN
Excellent
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5-hour trip with Captain Jason

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip –Offshore (AM) on August 14, 2023
It was slow going first thing in the morning, but Jason hung in there and stayed diligent. Ended up getting us on some amberjacks...
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Brandon B.
Haslet, TX
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 Hr Offshore With Captain Jason

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on June 12, 2023
I can’t say enough great things about our fishing trip, the captain, or the boat. Everything was just awesome, Captain Jason...
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Jaime De Los Santos
Midlothian, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on August 9, 2023
Captain was great, unfortunately we didn’t hook a lot of fish but it wasn’t the captains fault. The seas were rough but...
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Brittany S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
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Half day trip with Capt Jason

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on July 6, 2023
We had the best time! Capt. Jason was very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable! This was the first time we had taken our children...
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